Species · Florida · BBS 2025 Release · 1966–2024
Summer Tanager Population Trend in Florida
Summer Tanager in Florida has declined: down 29% on the route-weighted index since 1968.
-29%Since 1968
88Routes In State
58Years
Notable Summer Tanager Trends in Florida
No notable trend signals for Summer Tanager in Florida. See the full index history below.
Summer Tanager Population Forecast in Florida
If the recent trend holds, Summer Tanager in Florida is projected to stay roughly flat through 2029, near 3.3 (95% range 1.7–4.9). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±22.9%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.
+2%Change by 2029
3.3Projected 2029 index
1.7–4.995% range
±22.9%Backtest error
| Year | Projected index | 95% low | 95% high |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.4 | 1.8 | 4.9 |
| 2026 | 3.3 | 1.7 | 4.9 |
| 2027 | 3.3 | 1.7 | 4.9 |
| 2028 | 3.3 | 1.7 | 4.9 |
| 2029 | 3.3 | 1.7 | 4.9 |
Summer Tanager Survey Routes in Florida
| Lovedale | 37 | 2011 | 1988 |
| Citrus | 26 | 2024 | 2010 |
| Ocala | 22 | 2024 | 1987 |
| New Hope | 14 | 2011 | 2009 |
| Croom | 13 | 2024 | 1987 |
| Blackwater | 12 | 2024 | 1987 |
| Miccosukee | 11 | 2024 | 1966 |
| Miller Xrds | 11 | 2019 | 1987 |
| Island Grove | 11 | 2024 | 1992 |
| Seminole Hills 2 | 11 | 2022 | 2002 |
| Pinetta | 9 | 2024 | 1987 |
| Nobleton | 9 | 2024 | 1987 |
| St Vincent I | 9 | 2024 | 1995 |
| Micanopy | 8 | 1991 | 1966 |
| Blountstown | 7 | 2024 | 1966 |
| Telogia | 7 | 1985 | 1968 |
| Port St Joe | 7 | 2014 | 1967 |
| Goethe | 7 | 2023 | 2010 |
| Eglin A.F.B. | 7 | 2011 | 1995 |
| Seminole Hls | 6 | 2000 | 1967 |
| Nixon | 6 | 1985 | 1985 |
| Chassahowitz | 6 | 2024 | 1996 |
| Steinhatchee | 5 | 2023 | 1966 |
| Romeo | 5 | 2024 | 1966 |
| Hildreth | 5 | 2009 | 1987 |
Summer Tanager Population Trend in Other States
Source: USGS North American Breeding Bird Survey, retrieved 2026-05-22.